Construction Management MS degree

Program overview

The master of science degree in construction management is specifically designed for experienced construction management professionals interested in advancing into leadership positions within the field. The program may also accommodate recent graduates of undergraduate programs in construction management or related disciplines.

Students develop competencies in leadership, construction cost analysis and control, construction operations management and productivity, construction business development and growth, and in client relationship building. Core courses are taught by seasoned faculty who have five or more years of professional experience in the construction management field.

Plan of study

The program consists of 33 credit hours and may be completed entirely through online learning. The curriculum consists of core courses, professional electives, and a choice of a graduate thesis, project, or a comprehensive exam.

Curriculum

Construction management, MS degree, typical course sequence

Course

Sem. Cr. Hrs.

First Year

GRCS-701

Research Methods

3

GRCS-702

Graduate Writing Strategies

3

CMAN-650

Principles of Construction Leadership and Management

3

CMAN-690

Sustainable Building Construction and Design

3

CMAN-718

Construction Operations and Production

3

CMAN-720

Construction Cost Analysis and Management

3

Professional Elective

3

Choose one of the following:

3

Professional Elective

CMAN-788

Thesis Planning

Second Year

CMAN-760

Construction Client Development

3

Professional Elective

3

Choose one of the following:

3

CMAN-795

Comprehensive Exam, plus one Professional Elective

CMAN-790

Thesis

CMAN-797

Graduate Project

Total Semester Credit Hours

33

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS in construction management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Hold a bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field from an accredited institution,